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A FRENCH NÉO GREC GILT METAL FIGURAL MANTLE CLOCK, CASE

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A FRENCH NÉO GREC GILT METAL FIGURAL MANTLE CLOCK, CASE
A FRENCH NÉO GREC GILT METAL FIGURAL MANTLE CLOCK, CASE
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Description
A FRENCH NÉO GREC GILT METAL FIGURAL MANTLE CLOCK, CASE BY PHILIPPE MOUREY, WORKS BY VINCENTI & CIE, CIRCA 1875, with a classical bust of the goddess Diana wearing her iconic crescent moon diadem supported by a double flame oil lamp, standing on a drum form case centering a circular dial with white enamel hour plaques and blue Roman chapters within incised five minute numerals, enclosing blued steel hands and twin key escapements on a conforming stylized floret face in relief, flanked by side relief ovals of a striding lion, classical profile maiden and scales of justice, opposite a bull, minotaur and strung twin fish, verso the brass clockworks signed with an oval "C?M," over 846 and impressed pastille "MÉDAILLES D'ARGENT / VINCENTI & CIE," above 219, raised on a lappet paneled socle and trefoil demi-lune form base, mounted with a mischievous infant boy cherub wearing a radiating diadem and representing Day readying to strike a bell opposite a sleepy infant girl cherub wearing a diadem of stars and representing Night, over a frieze of scrolling leafy vines and elevated on star cast toupie feet, stamped "9 PH. MOUREY 62." Height: 22" Width: 16" Depth: 8 1/4" Note: Philippe H. Mourey (French 1840-1910) was a respected sculptor in the Parisian Beau Monde of the late 19th century. He was known to have collaborated with French clock makers as shown in this clock with the amusing iconography for Night and Day.
Condition
Some casting imperfections throughout, oxidized spots in a few crevices, possibly re-gilt, lacking glass for the dial bezel, hairlines on some of the hour plaques, number VIII plaque is very worn - possibly an old restoration, number IX is chipped, hands have light surface rust, oil lantern on top probably suspended some utensils on each end that are now lacking, glass panel on back bezel is loose, clockworks appear to be fine with only normal surface dust. Simpson Galleries does not guarantee any clockwork or timepiece mechanism.  Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS." NO REFUNDS will be issued based on condition.
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A FRENCH NÉO GREC GILT METAL FIGURAL MANTLE CLOCK, CASE

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